Author Archive: Retro

Sequel to “Siegfried” marks the second half of Lang’s “Die Nibelungen”, as Kriemhilde seeks revenge for the murder of her husband. English titles.

Mischievous but well-intentioned imp always finds himself in trouble, from shoplifting to letting a lion loose at the circus.

Adolphe Menjou – Directed by D.W. Griffith

Ship’s captain, deserted by his wife, becomes sadistic and cruel, taking out his frustrations on a girl that his crew has rescued.

This Nazimova produced film is based on the scandalous play of the same name by Oscar Wilde. Salome, daughter of Herodias, seduces her step-father/uncle Herod, governor of Judea with a sensual dance. In return for this “favor” he promises her the head of John The Baptist. An interesting look at one of the silent screen’s most fascinating personalities. Dir. Charles Bryant

A woman must prove her father innocent of murder.

A Sailor-Made Man is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Fred Newmeyer and starring Harold Lloyd.

Eve’s Leaves is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film starring Leatrice Joy and William Boyd. The film was produced and distributed by Cecil B. DeMille and directed by Paul Sloane It is based upon the 1925 play of the same name by Harry Chapman Ford.